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Cascalote

Scientific Name: Tara cacalaco (Bonpl.) Molinari & Sánchez Och.
Synonym: Caesalpinia cacalaco, Coulteria mexicana, Poinciana horrida, Russellodendron cacalaco
Family: Fabaceae

A Cascalote in bloom, in the middle of January at the Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 11-16,18-23
USDA: 9-10

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 20°F (-7°C)

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Southern Mexico

Growth Habits: Evergreen tree, growing slowly to 20 feet tall, 20 feet wide (6 x 6 m)

Watering Needs: Little to moderate water

Propagation: Seeds

Propagation:
Spikes of light yellow flowers in most of winter. The copper-colored pods are also attractive.

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